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Dental Myths exposed. Myth #1: All Dentists are the same.

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:39:45 +0000

Dental Myths exposed. Myth #1: All Dentists are the same. When we graduate from dental school we all have the same basic knowledge to become excellent dentists but as in any profession there are always those members of the group that excel. It is what happens after dental school that distinguishes one dentist from another. After dental school it is up to the dentist to expand his knowledge and hone his skill. Dentistry is both an art and a science. The art of dentistry is something that comes natural like art or sculpture. That is why some doctors excel in cosmetics. The science of dentistry is equally important. It is in this way that the doctor stays current with all the latest techniques and technology available to offer the highest quality of care available. That is why Drs Lerner and Lemongello attend hundreds of hours of continuing education each year at some of the most prestigious institutes of learning. When they are not attending dental education seminars they are often teaching them. This is how they maintain their experience and leadership in dentistry and earn the respect of their peers and their patients. Dental Myth exposed. No, not all dentists are the same, nor is the care and service you receive. Our office is prepared to offer you exceptional doctors, exceptional care and exceptional service.

The highest quality of care possible

admin — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 18:25:09 +0000

We often see patients who want to be assured they are receiving the highest quality of care possible. It can be difficult to measure the quality of care in a service industry like dentistry. There are however common factors for dentistry as in all businesses. You often hear “you get what you pay for”. Dentistry is no different. Be cautious about claims for free treatment or special low prices for treatment such as crowns or implants. It may be tempting to try to save money but there is a reason quality care costs more. All crowns are not created equal. Some are produced here in the United States with quality control using only the finest porcelain materials and high content gold metals. Other cheaper versions can be produced in places like China where questionable materials and quality control can be passed off as a high quality product. If a crown or implant is being advertised for hundreds of dollars less than most dentists charge than how could it be the same quality for so much less? In the long term high quality care will pay for itself with improved health and fewer dental problems. Poor quality care leads to additional treatments, more often and usually leads to poor health.

Snoring and Your Health

admin — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:20:09 +0000

One third of the population snores. It is estimated that more than 80 million people in North America snore while sleeping. Did you know snoring can be deadly? Snoring can increase your risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. During sleep, the muscles and soft tissue of the throat and mouth relax making the breathing airway smaller. This decrease in the airway space increases the velocity of air flowing through the airway during breathing. As this occurs, soft tissues like the soft palate and the uvula vibrate. These vibrations are generally referred to as snoring. Snoring can be treated with a custom fabricated dental device worn at night which moves the lower jaw into a more forward position, increasing the airway space and reducing snoring. This device is easily fabricated in our dental office and has proven to be very effective.

Your Role in Optimal Dental Health

admin — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:32:19 +0000

It is important for patients to understand their level of dental health and the responsibilities they have in maintaining good oral and systemic health. In order to do this patients need to understand their oral health conditions; understand and accept the dentists recommended treatment; understand and accept their role in home care and follow up treatment. In order for this to occur the doctor must complete a comprehensive examination of all the biological and structural components of the mouth. When you visit our office prepare yourself for a unique experience. Through the process of a comprehensive examination you will gain an understanding of all your dental health needs and the options necessary to achieve optimal health.

Staying current in Dentistry is extremely important

admin — Fri, 08 May 2009 13:26:58 +0000

Staying current in Dentistry is extremely important. Each day new discoveries are found in dentistry just like other professions. Mastering these new techniques is vital in providing patients with optimal state of the art care. Knowledge and understanding of procedures and materials available for optimal care is extremely important. That is why Drs. Lerner and Lemongello not only attend hundreds of hours of continuing education at some of the most prestigious institute of learning but why they also share that knowledge with the profession as guest lecturers both nationally and internationally. Drs. Lerner and Lemongello are often sought out as mentors from their colleagues for this reason.

Changing lives in Palm Beach Gardens

admin — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 17:34:26 +0000

Changing lives in Palm Beach Gardens. One of the most important services we provide is the ability to change a person’s life through aesthetic comprehensive dentistry. This could be as simple as helping someone achieve superior dental health or as dramatic as improving self esteem through a beautiful new smile. To see a person’s inner beauty blossom with confidence due to a new beautiful smile is very fulfilling. As we witness daily, smile makeovers can be life changing.

Comprehensive Dentistry

admin — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:39:03 +0000

Comprehensive Dentistry. We often use the term comprehensive dentistry but what does this mean? Today we treated a seasonal patient from Canada in the office referred by a patient in the practice. She was concerned about a fractured back tooth. Often the patient sees the perceived problem of a broken tooth having a simple solution. Just fix the tooth with a crown. On the surface this may seem to be the simple solution but this does not take into account the overall health of the patient’s mouth and how the one broken tooth relates to all the other teeth in the mouth. With the philosophy of comprehensive treatment we see the big picture. We often see the one broken tooth as part of a bigger problem. One broken tooth can be a symptom of overall breakdown in the system. Let’s use the analogy of a car. Often we see worn tires on the front of the car and we think all we need is new tires. Just fix the tires, right! Sometimes this is the case but if we think comprehensively we look beyond the worn tires considering alignment, proper inflation and other related parts of the car and how that affects the wear of the tires. As anyone who has worn out their tires without addressing these other things knows, replacing just the tires will lead to tire failure all over again because the bigger problem and the big picture was not considered. If we consider and repair the other parts of the system often those tires will last for many more miles. Well teeth are the same way. We often need to consider the whole system. As we age so do our teeth but so does the alignment and structural integrity change as well. The quick fix might be to just treat the broken tooth but if we don’t consider treatment of the other issues as well fixing the tooth will not fix the problem for long.